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Data and statistics are never in short supply for those of us working in the property sector.  But one set which really...

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

Yulia Barnes is founder and managing partner of Barnes Law   2024 is set to be another significant year for the property...

Alto has unveiled a new integration with Bridge AI – a system designed to streamline communication with applicants through their preferred...

After a steady increase in mortgage rates, concerns about house prices have been rising too. The Financial Times reported in mid...

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

And suddenly it’s autumn. It’s just six weeks before the clocks change, days are getting shorter and - the real sign...

The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...

Andrews Lettings Director Angharad Trueman has identified two priorities for her forthcoming term as President of the Association of Lettings Agents. Known...

An estate agency with a major new homes department claims new build sales are proving more resilient than the mainstream market. Leaders...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...

Landlords are exiting the market in droves. According to an accountancy firm who analysed HMRC data, 70,000 buy-to-let landlords left the sector...

Black mould associated with condensation is becoming an increasing problem for homes in the UK and following the tragic death of...

When Winter stabs its icy fingers at us Brits our thoughts tend to turn to sun-kissed beaches, the lapping Mediterranean and...

There are a few common questions that arise when the issue of mould in rented properties is mentioned: what causes it,...

You've finally found the perfect house. It's within your budget, has the desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and even comes...

Estate agents selling rural homes have been urged to provide better levels of upfront information regarding homes in the countryside that...

Who would be in the shoes of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng? I don’t mean who would like their power, pay and...

Time is up for Boris Johnson's tenure as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, serving 3 years and 44...

Empty nesters may be considering downsizing their home this September as their children set off to university, whilst other downsizers are...

The check-out report is a critical point in the tenancy and has the power to make the moving-out process run smoothly...

With the government releasing details on the Fairer Private Rented Sector, landlords and letting agents are looking for ways to maintain...

Rising property prices in the UK mean that occupiers are renting long past their forties. According to the government’s last English...

With Earth Day in April and Environment Day looming in June, all businesses and individuals are becoming more aware of their...

You can tell that spring is in the air as this week's Agents Do Charity is full of outdoor fundraising pursuits...

It’s easy to overestimate the importance of something in one’s own industry or work, but there seems good reason for believing...

Property checks can be the bane of a letting agent’s life if left unchecked. Throw in the winter weather, and you’ve...

Dog facilities - even separate rooms for them - are now a major factor on the ‘want list’ for growing numbers...

Leasehold, quite rightly, remains not just an emotive topic given what has happened over the past decade, but it’s very much...

Some 14 trade bodies in the estate agency, conveyancing, property management and surveying industries have jointly launched new upfront documents which...

A company says it’s gathering £500m in funding to purchase properties for a “gradual home ownership” scheme - a variation on...

A bulk quick buy company has surveyed purchasers who have been deterred from continuing their transactions to discover what the biggest...

The TDS annual review 2020 indicates that deposit disputes have remained low over the last year, at around 1%. This is...

Potential house buyers may be fine with virtual tours during lockdown periods, but as the country opens up, people are going...

If someone broke into your house and took a video of lots of personal information, like photos of family and pets,...

Earlier this month, Fixflo held a webinar with David Cox, legal and compliance director of Rightmove, to discuss key government policies...

Unsurprisingly it’s been a busy few months in the property market so far this year, and a busy few months in...

A panel of estate agents recently participated in a webinar to discuss the benefits of livestream open house viewings. The webinar, part...

As we now find ourselves in the UK’s third national lockdown in 10 months, what tenants want, and need from their...

With the Government announcement this week of another national lockdown across England amid the surging coronavirus infections, it once again puts...

As we approach the end of the year, there is no doubt that it has been a turbulent 12 months for...

This is a time of year when many people consider buying a pet as a present but for the millions of...

The second England-wide lockdown is here. The good news is that this time round, the property market remains open for business,...

Clear communication and common-sense actions by landlords, letting agents and students at the start of a tenancy can drastically improve the...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is taking credit for saving thousands of agency jobs through increased transactions prompted by the stamp duty holiday. A...

The government claims its stamp duty holiday has supported nearly 750,000 jobs thanks to the ripple effect in the economy. A statement from HM...

Tuesday mornings at 6am is usually my time to review all the latest PropTech news. This fires off ideas for my...

Three more property players have been in touch to share what they're doing to help their staff during lockdown - there...

Lockdown measures are still in place for another two weeks, at least, with the possibility of them being extended beyond that....

Independent agencies are the backbone of our industry so it’s great to be able to share images from three such experts...

New research of the buying habits of first-time buyers in the UK we’ve undertaken here at reallymoving.com shows that Shared Ownership...

Hello: so much has happened since the last Conquering Corona column . Before we get on with it, a reminder to...

Earlier this month, Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet, telling ministers they must 'repay the trust of those...

Agents “dread” buyers’ questions on value, asking prices and nearby new development according to a survey. Some 50 agents and over 1,500...

A new survey claims to have discovered the sights and experiences that most deter would-be buyers when they view homes on...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

This article was originally written for City AM in response to an article it published attacking letting agents. See more here.  A...

How do you remove an estate agent from an oven? How would you remove an Estate Agent from an oven? Sounds...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

Thanks to vast improvements in processing powers, the use of virtual reality (VR) in some sectors is becoming more evident than...

We’re delighted to say we’ve had a fantastic response to our call for pictures and videos of your decorated offices -...

The big story to break this week in the property world was the announcement by the new owner of Humberts that...

I loved my Foxtons office. I started in the Battersea branch. It was the old-style office; traditional carpets, actual properties in...

We’re lucky enough to interact with thousands of landlords and tenants every month. As a result, we get the chance to...

The Money editor of The Mirror newspaper has finally sold a home he first put on the market in late 2016...

Thanks so much for sending in more photographs of your branches as they prepare for Halloween. We have some here but want...

Wimbledon finals and the British Grand Prix await us this weekend and The Open begins a few days later, completing what...

The boss of the UK's largest independent agency has called on the government to be 'radical' and consider a range of...

Not only did Theresa May stun everyone with her decision to call a ‘snap election’ but with the campaign now underway...

It seems prop-tech is exploding at a scary rate, and the latest brands are all trying to grab our attention by...

The chronic shortage of housing supply in the UK relative to demand has been a national issue for decades. The Government...

The Middle Eastern property development company Emaar - at one time the owner of Hamptons International estate agency - is using...

It is no secret that Prime Central London lettings offerings vary from the exquisite to the plain and ugly.  The exquisite boasting...

Let Mid West Displays get your window in shape! Never underestimate the power of high street presence. Image is everything, and what...

A riposte to Paul Smith's article 'Why Estate Agents Must Stand Up to the Power of the Portals' I just read an...